2011 Suzuki Jimny · 2,301 MOT tests
2011 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2011 Suzuki Jimnys fail 27.9% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 22 Jimny years (2,301 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 27.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 54,136
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,301
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 12.6% of tests fail here (98% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Brakes12.6%
- Suspension11.3%
- Lights and electrics5.6%
- Body, chassis and structure5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.7%
- Tyres1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.74%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 4.56%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 2.87%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.87%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.74%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 2.69%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.74%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.39%) · Fuel pipes starting to corrode (5.3%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (3.61%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2011 Suzuki Jimnys fail 27.9% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 22 Jimny years (2,301 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.74% of tests), service brake efficiency below minimum (4.56% of tests), service brakes uneven across an axle (2.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 Suzuki Jimny shows 54,136 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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